Round 1: Tossup 16

In one story, this figure extended part of his body to destroy the city of Sodom. This figure protected a man (-5[1])during the battle of Uhud and also (15[1])helped him (-5[1])defeat an Ifrit. This figure appeared as a “companion” during the battle of Badr, (15[1])which was won against the Quraysh. (15[1])An appearance of this figure in the (*) Cave of (10[1])Hira began a twenty-three year-long process starting with al-Fatiha. This figure summoned the heavenly steed Buraq for another figure to ride on the Night Journey. On the Night of Power, this figure commanded “Recite!” to begin the revelations of a prophet outside of Mecca. For 10 points, name this angel who revealed the Qur’an to Muhammad. ■END■ (10[1])

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